1856 South Carolina gubernatorial election

1856 South Carolina gubernatorial election
December 9, 1856
 
Nominee Robert Francis Withers Allston
Party Democratic
Governor before election

James Hopkins Adams
Democratic

Elected Governor

Robert Francis Withers Allston
Democratic

The 1856 South Carolina gubernatorial election was held on December 9, 1856, in order to elect the Governor of South Carolina. Democratic candidate and incumbent President of the South Carolina Senate Robert Francis Withers Allston was elected by the South Carolina General Assembly as he ran unopposed. The exact number of votes cast in this election is unknown.[1]

General election

On election day, December 9, 1856, Democratic candidate Robert Francis Withers Allston was elected by the South Carolina General Assembly, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of Governor. Allston was sworn in as the 67th Governor of South Carolina on January 3, 1857.[2]

Results

South Carolina gubernatorial election, 1856
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Robert Francis Withers Allston Unknown 100.00%
Total votes Unknown 100.00%
Democratic hold

References

  1. ^ "Robert Francis Withers Allston". National Governors Association. Retrieved 2024-05-23.
  2. ^ "SC Governor". ourcampaigns.com. May 23, 2004. Retrieved 2024-05-23.
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